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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.64, 7,969.92 and 2,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.64, 7,969.92 and 2,711.04 is: 4,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.64 : 7,969.92 = 2,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.64/7,969.92 = 2,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.64x = 7,969.92 × 2,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.64x = 21,606,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606,771.92/5,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.05

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